Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Subaru Forester w/ Raised Side Rails

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Hello Sir/Maam, I have a question regarding roof racks/crossbars. I currently have two vehicles and was looking for a roof rack primarily for my Subaru forester 2023 with side roof rails not wilderness. I am interested in buying the 49in long rhino black roof racks RRVA126B-2. My goal is to get a size that will fit my Subaru and my Corolla hatchback 2022. I am wondering if I could just buy different legs and use the bar interchangeably? Is that possible with the length of crossbars that I am choosing? If you think this will not be possible with the size I am choosing, then can you please recommend something? I really want to avoid buying two crossbars if I can. Thank you. Very respectfully,

asked by: Daniel

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There is a couple of roof racks by Rhino Rack that uses similar sized crossbars that will do what you're wanting. You'll want to use the longer 49" crossbar item # RRVA126B-2 that is recommended for the Subaru. The 46" crossbar item # RRVA118B-2 for the Corolla will be too short on the Forester.

For your 2023 Subaru Forester with side rails you will need the following parts:

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA126B-2

Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 item # RRSX100

Rhino Rack Roof Rack for a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback requires the following parts:

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA118B-2

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # RR22FJ

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

You are correct that the Subaru OEM hitch will sit higher than the Curt #C13409. The OEM hitch will be much more flush with the bumper, while the Curt hitch will sit about 2"-2.5" lower, leaving space between the bumper and the…

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Answer 2

Yes, the etrailer hitch part #e83ZR is a fit for your 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness and would not require any additional steps to install.

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Answer 3

Yes, both the Curt Hitch #C13409 and Wiring #C56040 will fit great on your 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness model. I also recommend picking up the Mounting Brackets #C42CR and #C57202 so your wiring connector is readily available next to your hitch…

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Answer 4

For your 2023 Subaru Forester, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e83ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I have linked an installation video below and…

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Answer 5

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the…

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It does! I verified for you that the Curt hitch does indeed fit your 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, with the correct part number being the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13409 I also added a cut out for you of a review of the #C13409…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has…

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Answer 11

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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